bbrown
Well-known member
I am about to finish a walnut William and Mary spice box on frame. Could any of the experts share their recipes for finishing walnut? As always, I tend to belabour these decisions
I am considering the following:
Sand to 150
Boiled linseed oil applied with 400 grit wet/dry to help fill pores (at least that's the theory)
Dry 2 weeks (whilst I'm working out of town)
Shellac "warmed" with Transtint "Redidsh Brown' (few drops to each pint or so)
4-5 coats amber or clear shellac to taste
Rub out with 0000 steel wool and wax
The leg assembly will be ebonised separately with a descanted solution of vinegar and steel followed by India ink
Thanks,
--Bill
I am considering the following:
Sand to 150
Boiled linseed oil applied with 400 grit wet/dry to help fill pores (at least that's the theory)
Dry 2 weeks (whilst I'm working out of town)
Shellac "warmed" with Transtint "Redidsh Brown' (few drops to each pint or so)
4-5 coats amber or clear shellac to taste
Rub out with 0000 steel wool and wax
The leg assembly will be ebonised separately with a descanted solution of vinegar and steel followed by India ink
Thanks,
--Bill